Jefferson High's Business Academy shapes the future corporate leaders of America

Jefferson High's Business Academy shapes the future corporate leaders of America

Kathy Mendieta is a teenage CEO.The senior at Tampa's Jefferson High School took her student-created company, LingoTech, to New York City to compete in a Shark Tank-like competition.Her company creates Lingo Lenses translation smart glasses that not only ease language barriers but also help with slang and misunderstandings."In business, communication is so important," she said. "So to have something that makes it easier to communicate is perfect…

New South Career and Technical Academy to train future high-tech leaders

The new school is being built around project-based learning, professional skill development and strong community partnerships. The curriculum will focus on preparing students for careers in high-demand industries through innovative, hands-on pathways, including cyberdefense, engineering and advanced manufacturing. South CTA operates differently from a traditional high school.